Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah was a guest on a recent cross-border planning epiosde on the Snowbirds US Expats Radio Podcast, hosted by Gerry Scott,where they dive into what really happens when people move between Canada and the United States without a solid immigration plan — and why so many families are facing
Appendix Skilled Occupations and the shortage occupation list UK in 2025
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This guide explains how Appendix Skilled Occupations works today. It also shows how
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USCIS has recently made several changes that are
Immigration Insights Episode 21 | Global Mobility in Motion: Trends, Strategies, and the Future of International Workforce Movement
In this timely podcast episode of the Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Immigration & Compliance Practice, sits down with Jason Rogers, Senior Partner at Newland Chase Advisory Services, to explore the dynamic landscape of global mobility and employee immigration.
British Citizenship Refused: What Next?
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The process of securing British Citizenship can be long and challenging and may take years to complete. From start to finish, the process can take years. And at the end of the process,
What Is the Best Province in Canada for Tech Companies?
What Is the Best Province in Canada for Tech Companies?
- Ontario and British Columbia lead as the top choices for most tech companies, offering deep talent pools, investor access and strong innovation ecosystems.
- Alberta and Quebec are emerging as powerful alternatives, combining lower costs, AI leadership and growing immigration pathways for global talent.
- Atlantic Canada offers
Immigration Insights Episode 19 | Guarding the Global Workforce: Security Challenges in Immigration and Global Mobility
In this episode of the Immigration Insights podcast series, Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration & Compliance Practice, is joined by Don Aviv, CEO of Interfor International, to tackle the evolving intersection of global mobility and security.
Together, they examine how geopolitical instability, technological advances, and regulatory changes are reshaping the landscape for businesses
CEO’s Guide to Building a Global Team in Canada
- Align your Canadian corporate structure with your global expansion goals so you avoid costly restructuring and establish credibility with investors, partners and talent.
- Choose the right immigration pathways for executives and key staff and understand how each supports your growth model.
- Plan for the long game by managing taxes, compliance and cultural onboarding to ensure
The Clock Ticks As We Await a Thumb-on-the Scale H-1B Lottery Rule
[Blogger’s note: The H-1B Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)(” Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions”) closed for comments October 27, 2025. More than 9,000 have been submitted with additional comments possible on the lottery registration form until November 24, 2025. On varying and at times overlapping or contrary
The Start-Up Visa Guide: What Founders Need to Know for International Expansion
The Start-Up Visa Guide: What Founders Need to Know for International Expansion If you are considering a new life in Canada and have an innovative idea for a business, the Startup Visa might be for you. As its name suggests, this visa program targets entrepreneurs who want to start businesses in Canada. Those with existing businesses